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Replying to: p0926 (Dec 05, 2008 12:46 pm)  Let's not forget the 2002 CR-Vs had that engine fire problem when the oil filter gasket would stick to the engine block. I recall at least 9 or so caused engine fires. I had a 98 Forester that went about 90k trouble-free miles, sold it, now we have a 2009 Forester that we trust completely. You have to see a pattern of failures, i.e. not just one or two, to conclude a certain problem is common. There's a guy in the RWTIV thread saying he has a Fit that goes through $1000 worth of brakes every 5000 miles, but even if it's true (doubtful) that doesn't mean the Fit has poor brakes. |
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Replying to: xwesx (Dec 05, 2008 11:50 am) I'll keep ya'll posted on this, especially if they have to send the heads out for milling. I really and truly have no desire to trade and have car payments again. Plus this thing just flat goes in the snow. Can't wait to test it with the new Blizzaks I installed Wednesday!
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 05, 2008 3:18 pm) -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
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Replying to: paisan (Dec 05, 2008 5:01 pm) I'll be heading to the dealer this coming Tuesday for the HG replacement. I'll keep you folks posted on whether or not they send the head(s) out for machining.
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 11, 2008 6:43 pm) I'm going to check my mom's 06 and see if her car has any seepage. The dealer uses a synthetic blend in her car versus me using full synthetic. If hers is exhibiting any sign of leakage, I'll tell her to take it to the dealer and have it checked while it's under warranty. |
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OK, checked Mom's 06 Forester for a head gasket leak. Car has 22k on the odo and has been serviced by the dealer who uses Valvoline Durablend 5-30. Driver's side head showed no signs of leakage unlike mine. Passenger side head is another story. Evidence of oil leakage beginning under the #4 cylinder but lessening as you look forward under the #2 cylinder. No oil or coolant present on the side of the head so it appears to be coming from the bottom of the head. I cleaned it off with some brake cleaner and used compressed air to dry it. I'll re-check it in 10k or so and if the oil comes back, I'll know it's seeping. I'd like to look at the date of manufacture to see if my 06 and her 06 were built in the same time period but I don't know where to find it. Anybody have any ideas?
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 26, 2008 8:19 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:54 am) Called the dealer that did mine and told them about it. The service advisor said SOA had them return the HGs to SOA headquarters for analysis. Hopefully they'll figure it out. I'm wanting the same tech to do my mom's car since I know he does quality work, if it turns out the gaskets actually do need to be replaced. Keep ya'll posted!
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 29, 2008 2:11 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 30, 2008 8:57 am) Needless to say, my faith in Subie has been restored! |
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